Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test

Interview skills lesson 24: Final test: interview skills · Set 541 · 40 questions

Tip (Ready for the room): Find the topic of the question: communication, interview type, preparation, answers, STAR, closing, timing, résumé, application, thank-you note, workplace or GD. Use that lesson’s tip and read every option before you choose. For time questions, add the minutes you need and count back from the start time.

1. 1.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) copy-pasting to all (c) naming the role (d) a polite close
2. 2.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: why you are writing or the greeting? (a) why you are writing (b) the greeting
3. 3.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “How soon can I take a long leave?” (a) a good question (b) a poor question
4. 4.Which of these is usually a strength? (a) impatient (b) shy in big groups (c) calm under pressure (d) easily distracted
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pushing in your chair (b) checking your phone (c) thanking the panel (d) a calm smile
6. 6.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) no subject line (b) short paragraphs (c) replying within a day (d) naming the attachment
7. 7.Which of these is a sign of poor listening? (a) yawning loudly (b) waiting for a pause (c) asking a follow-up (d) summing up their point
8. 8.🙋 Asking something answered on their website’s first page shows… (a) good manners (b) deep research (c) great interest (d) you did not research
9. 9.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: the details or the sign-off? (a) the details (b) the sign-off
10. 10.💪 A good weakness answer has two parts: the weakness and… (a) how you are fixing it (b) why it is fine (c) a joke about it (d) who caused it
11. 11.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is good interview preparation? (a) guessing the time (b) losing the call letter (c) no copies of marksheets (d) sleeping well
13. 13.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: a mock interview? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation
14. 14.True or false: “I was asked to make the corner easy to use.” is the Result part. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔎 What is the best way to research a college before an interview? (a) rumours from friends (b) guessing (c) nothing at all (d) its website, prospectus
16. 16.⭐ Which part of a STAR answer is usually the longest? (a) Situation (b) Result (c) Action (d) Task
17. 17.👂 What is active listening? (a) listening with one ear (b) waiting for your turn (c) listening with focus (d) nodding without hearing
18. 18.📋 Your teacher gives instructions for a project. How can you be sure you understood? (a) say nothing (b) guess and start (c) ask a friend next week (d) repeat the key points
19. 19.🗣️ What is the speaker doing with this GD line? “If everyone agrees, I will open with a few facts.” (a) summing up (b) disagreeing politely (c) starting the discussion (d) inviting others in
20. 20.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: the sign-off or your full name? (a) the sign-off (b) your full name
21. 21.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “Why did you choose this course?” (a) an admission interview (b) a job interview (c) a scholarship interview
22. 22.Which of these goes in the education section? (a) spreadsheets (basic) (b) Class 12 (Science), 2026 (c) a survey of 50 shops (d) your city and PIN code
23. 23.📧 Which part of an email is this? Subject: Request for a bonafide certificate (a) the main message (b) the subject line (c) the sign-off (d) the greeting
24. 24.🏢 You will be late tomorrow because of a doctor’s visit. What should you do? (a) inform in advance (b) skip the whole day (c) just come late (d) say nothing
25. 25.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Hey buddy” (b) by name, “Dear Ms …” (c) “Dear Friend” (d) “Yo, team”
26. 26.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “I practised 20 sums a day and asked my teacher about every doubt.” (a) Action (b) Task (c) Situation (d) Result
27. 27.⭐ In the STAR method, what does “R” stand for? (a) Review (b) Reply (c) Result (d) Reason
28. 28.👂 Good or poor listening: only waiting to talk? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bringing in quiet ones (b) keeping points brief (c) speaking clearly (d) silent the whole time
30. 30.Which of these is a good résumé habit? (a) never proofreading (b) tiny 8-point text (c) adding fake prizes (d) a sensible file name
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slumping in the chair (b) a small, warm smile (c) leaning forward a little (d) nodding at key points
32. 32.🗣️ What is the speaker doing with this GD line? “Ishaan, we haven’t heard from you yet — what do you think?” (a) summing up (b) inviting others in (c) disagreeing politely (d) agreeing and adding
33. 33.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: practising answers aloud? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation
34. 34.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) changing the topic (b) yawning loudly (c) nodding now and then (d) interrupting midway
35. 35.📄 In which résumé section does this go: debate club secretary? (a) activities (b) skills (c) projects (d) contact details
36. 36.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” is inviting others in. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a good email habit? (a) a silly email ID (b) a clear subject line (c) text-message spelling (d) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
38. 38.Which of these usually shows confidence? (a) a small, warm smile (b) yawning (c) a firm, short handshake (d) a blank stare
39. 39.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the role.” is a formal line. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.📄 Include it on a student résumé or leave it out: volunteer work? (a) include it (b) leave it out

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